ISBN: 9781333744717 - the english language: its history and structure (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a guide through the historical evolution of the English language, tracing its development from its origins to the present day. It investigates how Old English, brought to Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders in the 5th century, laid the foundation of modern English and how its grammatical structure evolved over the centuries, shedding inflexions and replacing them with auxiliary words. The author discusses the profound influence of other languages on English, from Latin to French to modern-day vocabulary drawn from around the globe. Exploring the origins and meanings of words, both common and obscure, the book delves into the fascinating stories behind the words we use every day, revealing the connections between language, history, and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…